s 51D Censure resolutions
(1) This section applies to the following resolutions of the Assembly— (a) a resolution censuring a Minister or junior Minister— (i) because he is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; or (ii) because of any failure of his to observe any other terms of the pledge of office; (b) a resolution censuring a political party— (i) because it is not committed to non-violence and exclusively peaceful and democratic means; or (ii) because it is not committed to such of its members as are or might become Ministers or junior Ministers observing the other terms of the pledge of office. (2) A motion for a resolution to which this section applies shall not be moved unless— (a) it is supported by at least 30 members of the Assembly; (b) it is moved by the First Minister and the deputy First Minister acting jointly; or (c) it is moved by the Presiding Officer in pursuance of a notice under subsection (3). (3) If the Secretary of State is of the opinion that the Assembly ought to consider a resolution to which this section applies, he shall serve a notice on the Presiding Officer requiring him to move a motion for such a resolution. (4) In forming an opinion under subsection (3), the Secretary of State shall in particular take into account the matters listed in section 30(7). (5) A resolution to which this section applies shall not be passed without cross-community support.